Minor in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

The undergraduate minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology prepares students to address global challenges such as climate change, international conflict and economic inequality.

The undergraduate minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology teaches students about the diverse tools of modern biology and the groundbreaking discoveries that have become such important forces in medicine, agriculture and biotechnology. The program is open to any undergraduate student at CU Boulder, but the coursework may best align with students studying chemistry, biochemistry, math, physics or cellular and molecular biology.

  • Learn how living systems operate at the cellular and molecular levels of organization.
  • Gain hands-on experience by completing a laboratory class.
  • Get an introduction to the fast-growing field of biotechnology.

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology is ranked the No. 32 program for biological sciences in the U.S. 

(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Learn from the department’s award-winning faculty, including a Nobel Prize winner, a National Medal of Science winner, an American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist and more.

Study in the department’s Learning Lounge, an interactive, supportive and comfortable space designed for undergraduate students.

Be successful.

Be prepared for careers in health and medicine, biomedical and agricultural research, biotechnology and more.

 

Work for a diagnostic laboratory, biomanufacturing company, governmental agency or pharmaceutical company.

 

Denver Health, SomaLogic, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and ChemaTox Laboratory are common employers of graduates with experience in molecular, cellular and developmental biology.

 

$70,018 

median annual salary for graduates in molecular, cellular and developmental biology within 6–10 years of graduation.

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology is open to any student enrolled at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school. The minor requires a total of 20 credit hours of molecular, cellular and developmental biology coursework, 12 of which must be at the upper-division level.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.